VERMEIL
It begins with the selection of the best rough gemstones, directly from the mines, and permeates the entire process until the finished piece.
But what is Vermeil? Vermeil is a style of gold plating. Not to be confused with regular gold plating, vermeil jewelry must have a sterling silver base with a coating of gold laid over top.
Gold thickness, the type of base metal and purity of gold are three factors that determine whether the piece is considered vermeil.
Vianna Fashion complies to the tandards for vermeil, being coated with 18K Gold.
CARE & MATERIALS
To clean your gold vermeil jewelry, wash it with a small amount of neutral soap or non-chemical soap and cold to lukewarm water. You can use a soft toothbrush if you want. Rinse it well and allow to dry on a cloth or paper towel. Then, buff very gently with a soft and dry 100% cotton cloth or a microfiber cloth. Never use chemical cleaners.
- Sterling Silver/Vermeil is delicate and may be damaged if not handled with care.
- To extend the life of your vermeil jewelry, avoid wearing when going to the beach, exercising, showering, applying lotion or using cleaning supplies.
- Stones can break, crack, or scratch if not handled with care. Avoid extreme heat.
- A silver cleaner can be used on pure Sterling Silver pieces, but not 18k Yellow Gold Vermeil or 18k Rose Gold Vermeil.
- Vermeil jewelry can get tarnished over time or if misused. A number of jewelry cleaning cloths are available in the market and work well to restore the natural look of your jewelry.
